April Vacation 2010

Summer Camps 2010

2010 Events

April Vacation 2010

Introduction to Drawing & Illustration
with professional artist Scott Fisk
DATES: Monday through Friday, April 19th-23rd
TIME: 10am-12pm
AGES: 6-13 years
COST: $65 per student for 10 contact hours
...we aren't talking about drawing wicker chairs, bowls of fruit or teddy bears here!!

Mixed Media Melody!
with artist Christine Jacobson
DATES: Monday through Friday, April 19th-23rd
TIME: 1pm-3pm
AGES: 7-12 years
COST: $65 per student for 10 contact hours
Students will explore a variety of materials and basic techniques involving clay, paper-crafts, printmaking and painting. A great sampler class of simple projects using varied media.

Rock Tools, Aspects of Rock Camp – Camp #1
with Chris Schoelen, classical/rock guitarist, B.A., Music, Humboldt State University
Dates: Monday through Friday, April 19-23
Hours: 9 AM to 1 PM
Rates: $200 per student
Aimed at younger students and will focus on playing covers of the students choosing. Meet new band-mates and learn the ins and outs of songwriting by example, working together and many of the challenges and excitements of being in a rock band!
For more information and full details visit www.uvrockschool.org.

Rock Tools, Aspects of Rock Camp – Camp #2
with Chris Schoelen, classical/rock guitarist, B.A., Music, Humboldt State University
Dates: Monday through Friday, April 19-23
Hours: 2 to 6 PM
Rates: $200 per student
For older and more experienced students, this camp will focus on songwriting and jamming in an ensemble.  Learn tips on writing original songs, recording, working with band-mates towards a common goal.
For more information and full details visit www.uvrockschool.org.

Seeds to Grow On Garden Camp
AGES: 2-5 years (ages 4+ may be dropped off)
WHEN: May 24th - 28th
TIME: 10am-12pm
COST: $65 for the full week or $15 per drop in
Celebrate Spring with us! We will be both indoors and out during this week of garden exploration and education. Each day of camp will include aspects of music, movement, gardening and art...of course!
Contact Purple Crayon for more information or to Register

Fun in the Forest with a National Park Ranger!
AGES: 3-8 years (ages 4+ may be dropped off)
WHEN: July 26th - 30th
TIME: 10am-12pm
COST: $65 for the full week or $15 per drop in
Explore the forests surrounding Mount Tom joined by a Park Ranger from Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Park! Camp participants will earn their Junior Ranger Badges at the end of the week. Each day of camp will include aspects of music, movement and art.
Contact Purple Crayon for more information or to Register

Summer Days Camp at Purple Crayon
"Experience the Adventure!"
with Art Smart, Kitchen Science & Fair Play
AGES: 4-12 years
WHEN: August 9th - 13th
TIME: 9am-1pm or 9am-3pm
A project driven day camp for ages 4-12. Various activities with stimulating curriculum including art, kitchen science and fair play; plus much more!
Contact www.summerdayscamp.org directly to register

VINS Peeps Camps at Purple Crayon
AGES: 4-6 years
COST: $150 per week/per session

Two weeks to choose from:
"Anybody Home?"
WHEN: July 5th - 9th
TIME: 9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm
Through crafts, games, stories, and outdoor explorations, campers learn about the creatures that live under the bark of a dead tree, below the ripples of a pond and in the highest branches of the trees.

"Circles of Life"
WHEN: August 16th - 20th
TIME: 9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm
Explore the amazing cycles that occur in our natural word. From caterpillars to butterflies, tadpoles to frogs and seeds to trees, come see how we are all connected!
Contact VINS directly to register: www.vinsweb.org

*please note that all class/camp days and times are subject to changes between now and the start dates, please check back regularly for updates

May 15th
Art on a Rain Barrel at VINS
Join us at the VINS Nature Center in Quechee as we help celebrate the Art on a Rain Barrel event! For more information or to learn how to participate visit www.vinsweb.org/art-on-a-rain-barrel.html

June 5th
Trek To Taste
10am-3pm
FREE
Visit us at Purple Crayon during this year’s Trek To Taste! Celebrate healthy eating and active living as we appreciate local food and trails at this annual event. Visit www.walkwoodstock.com for more info. We will be providing children’s art all day at our location by the farmers market. Keep checking back for further details.

July 17th
Art, Music & Birds at Purple Crayon!
Time to be announced
FREE, Donations are appreciated
Join us for a day of art, music and birds!There will be a live auction of original hand-painted bird houses, live music, bird focused art projects and even a live bird show courtesy of VINS! Check back or call for details If you are interested in painting a bird house for auction, contact Purple Crayon…the best part is it’s FREE to paint!